Welcome!
'The Voice of the Architecture Profession'
AIA Staten Island consists of fifty-one licensed architects, as well as associate and affiliate members.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS- ALL ON THURSDAYS
6:00 Fellowship, Meeting Starts at 7:00, Location: Bocelli's Restaurant
May 15th, June 19th, September 17th, October 15th, November 19th, and December 17th
All meetings, except the Holiday Party, will provide CES learning units. All members are encouraged to attend. Guests are generally welcome.
• If you have an idea or request for future sponsors please let us know.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING AN AIA MEETING?
Contact Chapter Secretary Jeff Geary for more information: 718-227-3724
COMMITTEES ARE FORMING NOW
Several new Committees are being considered for the Chapter. In addition, some existing committees require additional member participation. Volunteers are needed.
(From our friends on the AIA California Council)
Contact the Executive Committee or attend the next general membership meeting to learn more about new opportunities to participate in AIA Staten Island.
Architectural Design Awards 2006 a great success!
AIA Staten Island thanks all the entrants in Staten Island's fifth annual Design Awards Program. Your participation has helped to expand a new forum for architectural achievement. Congratulations!
*To help keep up-to-date with our profession check out the latest issue of AIA Architect - The Newspaper of America's Community of Architects - online at www.aia.org/aiarchitect
NEW YORK CITY ZONING RESOLUTION
The New York City Zoning Resolution, which governs the use and bulk of all property within the five boroughs, is ever-changing as is the City of New York. Regular text changes and down-zonings are implemented yearly. It is common for up to two years to pass before the official print version of these amendments, as updates to the resolution, make their way to the professionals who pay for them. One way to gain information regarding text changes and/or down-zonings is to visit the offices of the City Planning Commision, Department of City Planning. Alternately, the text and maps of the NYC Zoning Resolution are available in downloadable format online at www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.html.
Issues affecting our Island:
AIA Staten Island helps draft first formal recommendations of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Growth Management Task Force
Former chapter President Robert E. Englert, AIA, after being selected by Island Councilman James Oddo, served on panel charged with the task of effecting meaningful changes to New York City's Zoning Resolution. The recommendations, formally announced on December 2nd, 2003, are the result of a tireless effort on the part of Mr. Englert and his colleagues. AIA Staten Island recognizes these efforts and will continue to lend its support to the Mayor and the elected officials of this Borough.
Issues affecting our city:
• Coalition Issues Initial Recommendations for Rebuilding Lower Manhattan.
The New York New Visions coalition of professionals representing 20 design and planning organizations issued a preliminary report containing recommendations for rebuilding lower Manhattan in New York City. The report was presented to Governor George Pataki, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation, New York's Congressional delegation, city and state agencies, and a wide array of civic, business, and community groups. Visit the AIA National web site to download report.
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